syn_anandtech: HP Reveals Envy x360 15 Laptops with AMD's Latest Ryzen APUs

HP Reveals Envy x360 15 Laptops with AMD's Latest Ryzen APUs

HP on Tuesday introduced its new 15.6-inch convertible notebooks based on AMD’s Ryzen Mobile 3000-series APUs. The new HP Envy x360 15 are positioned as inexpensive 15.6-inch-class laptops for productivity applications. In addition, the company announced its new Intel-based HP Envy x360 15 PCs.

HP’s AMD Ryzen 3000 and Intel Core i5/i7-based Envy x360 15 convertibles use exactly the same sand-blasted anodized aluminum chassis and thus have the same dimensions (17 mm z-height) and weight (~ 2 kilograms). The only visual difference between AMD and Intel-powered Envy x360 15 PCs is the color: the former features HP’s Nightfall Black finish, whereas the latter features HP’s Natural Silver finish. Overall the new 15.6-inch Envy x360 convertible laptops feature a 28% smaller bezel when compared to the previous generation according to the manufacturer. Meanwhile, all the HP Envy x360 15 machines introduced today also use the same 15.6-inch Full-HD IPS touch-enabled display panel featuring a WLED backlighting.

Inside the new AMD-based HP Envy x360 15 convertible laptops are AMD’s quad-core Ryzen 5 3500U or Ryzen 7 3700U processors with integrated Radeon RX Vega 8/10 graphics. The APUs are accompanied by 8 GB or single-channel DDR4-2400 memory as well as a 256 GB NVMe/PCIe M.2 SSD. As for Intel-powered Envy x360 15, they use Core i5-8265U or Core i7-8565U CPUs.

As far as connectivity is concerned, everything looks rather standard: the systems feature a 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0/4.2 controller from Intel or Realtek, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C connector (with DP 1.4), two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI output, a 3.5-mm audio connector for headsets, an SD card reader, and so on. The new Envy x360 15 also has an HD webcam with a dual array microphone and a kill switch, a fingerprint reader, Bang & Olufsen-baged stereo speakers, and a full-sized keyboard.

When it comes to battery life, HP claims that its AMD Ryzen Mobile-powered Envy x360 15 convertibles offer exactly the same battery life as Intel-based machines: up to 13 hours of mixed usage when equipped with a 55.67 Wh battery.

HP will start sales of its Envy x360 15 convertible notebooks with AMD Ryzen Mobile inside this April. Pricing will start at $799.99. By contrast, a system featuring Intel’s Core i5-8265U with a generally similar configuration will cost $869.99.

HP Envy X360 15"
	Envy x360 15 (AMD) 15m-ds0011dx 15m-ds0012dx		Envy x360 15 (Intel) 15m-dr0011dx 15m-dr0012dx
Display	15.6-inch IPS 1920x1080
Processor	Ryzen 5 3500U 4C/8T 2.1 GHz Base 3.7 GHz Turbo	Ryzen 7 3700U 4C/8T 2.3 GHz Base 4.0 GHz Turbo	Core i5-8265U 4C/8T 1.6 GHz Base 3.9 GHz Turbo	Core i7-8565U 4C/8T 1.8 GHz Base 4.0 GHz Turbo
Graphics	Vega 8	Vega 10	Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM	8 GB DDR4-2400 (not user accessible)
Storage	256 GB PCIe/NVMe		256 GB PCIe/NVMe or 512 GB PCIe/NVMe + 32 GB Optane
Network	Realtek 2x2 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2		Intel Wireless-AC 9560 2x2 802.11ac Bluetooth 5.0
Audio	Bang & Olufsen Dual Speakers
Digital Media	SD card reader
Keyboard	Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
External Notebook Ports	1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 HDMI 1 x 3.5mm jack
Dimensions / Weight	14.13 x 9.68 x 0.67-inch 2 kilograms \| 4.53 lbs
Battery / Battery Life	3-cell 55.67 Wh LiPo 65W AC adapter
Price	Starting $799.99		Starting $869.99